With filming now underway on Deadpool – and an R-rating confirmed – creator Rob Liefeld has paid a visit to the set of the upcoming X-Men spin-off, during which he took to Instagram to post an image of himself alongside leading man Ryan Reynolds, as well as sharing his thoughts on the long-gestating project finally […]
The Week in Spandex – Avengers: Age of Ultron, Daredevil, Deadpool, Wolverine, The Fantastic Four, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, Shazam, Batman ’66 and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Daredevil, The Punisher, Luke Cage, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Deadpool, Wolverine 3, X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Fantastic Four, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, Shazam, Justice League Dark, […]
Marvel announces new Secret Wars series Siege
They are few against many. They are the last line of defense. They can’t ever win. They can’t afford to lose. This July, Kieron Gillen and Felipe Andrade bring us a Secret Wars story of deadly proportions with Siege Welcome to the Shield, the last line of defense against the hordes to the south of […]
The Muppet Show revival in the works at ABC
It looks like the Muppets may be heading back to the small screen, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that The Big Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady is developing a reboot of The Muppet Show, which is being eyed as a straight-to-series variety show at ABC. According to the site, a pilot presentation is being filmed […]
Indie Filmmaking – Making Money vs Passion Projects
Daniel J. Harris on making money vs passion projects… As filmmakers we all start out with grand ideas of making the next big hit at Sundance or becoming the new Tarantino, maybe even getting a studio offer. Some are in it for the art, some for the glory, others for the money. Or so they […]
Avengers: Age of Ultron character bios for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Ultron, Baron Strucker, Dr. Cho and Ulysses Klaue
As Marvel continues its promotional blitz for Avengers: Age of Ultron, the studio has released character bios for the principal players in the hotly-anticipated superhero sequel, including Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Ultron, Baron Strucker, Dr. Helen Cho and Ulysses Klaue (…not Klaw?). Check them out here via Starmometer… Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.). Brash but […]
Jason Momoa talks Aquaman and Justice League
Druring a promotional interview for his new television series Red Road, Jason Momoa birefly spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his upcoming role as Aquaman in the DC Cinematic Universe, which is set to begin with a cameo in next year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, leading in to The Justice League Part One […]
Jesus is Alive: The original superhero on film
Lee Brown looks at Jesus on film… It’s Easter and while many of you will be tucking into your chocolate eggs there really is somebody you ought to thank for your edible wonders. The reason behind the season. The man who can. The reason behind your hot cross buns! Jesus. Before DC and Marvel entered […]
Bruce Lee estate suing Ip Man 3 producers to prevent CGI recreation
Last week it was revealed that a CGI recreation of Bruce Lee will appear alongside Donnie Yen and Mike Tyson in the martial arts sequel Ip Man 3, but now comes word that Lee’s estate is suing Pegasus Motion Pictures to prevent the use of his name and likeness. “To state it in no uncertain […]
Second Opinion – Fast & Furious 7 (2015)
Fast & Furious 7, 2015. Directed by James Wan. Starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Lucas Black, Jordana Brewster, Kurt Russell, Jason Statham, Ronda Rousey, Tony Jaa, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Brotherton and Djimon Hounsou. SYNOPSIS: After the death of his brother, Deckard Shaw (Statham) aims to take revenge by […]
